Ituri population divided over appointment of new provincial governor

The appointment of Major General Gaby Kasongo Mulumba as governor of Ituri, replacing General Johnny Luboya Nkashama, has divided the population. Some praise Luboya's security and infrastructure achievements, such as modernizing Bunia airport and improving security in Irumu and Djugu. Others view his record as mixed, noting the failure to restore peace due to persistent armed groups and thousands of displaced people. The new governor inherits major challenges, including ongoing insecurity and an Ebola epidemic.